Q: My house needs more efficient windows. I live alone, so I am considering some glass block windows for security. Are they very efficient and how can I have some summertime ventilation with them? A: ...

Dear Jim: My house needs more efficient windows. I live alone, so I am considering some glass block windows for security. Are they very efficient, and how can I have some summertime ventilation with ...

Over the years the window above a bathtub in an older home succumbs to exposure to moisture and its wooden frame and sill rot away. Replacing the window with a glass block unit designed for the job is ...

Dear Jim: We need to replace two living room windows. We looked at glass block windows because of the security for our family. How energy efficient are they and is it possible to get ones with ...

Glass blocks make strong, attractive walls and windows that are easy to maintain and keep clean. The blocks are made of two sections of pressed glass fused together with a partial vacuum between them.

Dear Nina: Complete glass block window installation kits are available, but it is not difficult to do it yourself using individual glass blocks and mortar. This will result in an extremely strong ...

When replacing basement windows, most people now consider glass block. It's a good insulator, secure, and waterproof. It lets light in, but obscures visibility from the outside, and can incorporate ...